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Core Biopsy

Core Biopsy

A core biopsy is a procedure where a needle is passed through the skin to take a sample of tissue from a mass or lump.

27 Feb 2007

Joint pain (arthralgia)

Joint pain (arthralgia)

Joint Pain: Medical information about causes of joint pain and the treatment and diagnosis of joint pain written by Health Professionals.

16 Oct 2006

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation is an effective way of protecting your child against a number of infectious diseases. To ensure life-long protection, it is important that childhood…

11 Aug 2006

Immunisation

Immunisation

Immunisation is an important method of disease prevention. By receiving a vaccination, usually in the form of an injection, a person can be 'immunised' against…

03 Aug 2006

Innate immune system

Innate immune system

The innate immune system includes skin and other barriers which prevent disease entering the body, and inflammatory and other responses which fight disease.

24 Jul 2006

Control of Pain in Children (Paediatric Pain Management)

Control of Pain in Children (Paediatric Pain Management)

Paediatric Pain Management: Paediatric Pain Management is the Control of Pain in Children.  Pain can be associated with numerous paediatric diseases and conditions and the…

22 Apr 2006

Trigger point injection of local anaesthetic

Trigger point injection of local anaesthetic

Trigger point injection of a local anaesthetic (painkiller) provides pain relief in myofascial pain syndrome or trigger point pain.

09 Apr 2006

Simple analgesics (non-opioid analgesics)

Simple analgesics (non-opioid analgesics)

Simple analgesics or non-opioid painkillers, including paracetomol and NSAIDS, provide pain relief and reduce fever in headache and inflammatory conditions.

02 Apr 2006

Sciatica

Sciatica

Sciatica is pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. It may occur anywhere between the lower back to the foot, and affects up to…

02 Apr 2006